Description
This is not your average sad desk salad. This is a full-on flavor bomb packed with smoky grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and tangy BBQ ranch dressing all layered over crunchy romaine. Think classic Cobb salad, but with a smoky summer twist—and a ranchy kick that makes it borderline addictive. It’s hearty, colorful, and customizable enough to please even the pickiest eater at your table.
Ingredients
• 2 large chicken breasts (grilled or pan-seared, sliced)
• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup canned or grilled corn (drained if using canned)
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced (optional)
For the BBQ Ranch Dressing:
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce (go smoky or spicy depending on your vibe)
• Juice of ½ lime (optional but adds a nice tang)
Instructions
Cook the chicken.
Grill or pan-sear the chicken breasts with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.Shake up that dressing.
In a small bowl or jar, mix ranch, BBQ sauce, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Adjust to taste—more BBQ for tang, more ranch for richness.Assemble your masterpiece.
On a large platter or in individual bowls, layer the romaine lettuce as your base. Then add neat rows of chicken, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, corn, eggs, cheese, and green onions.Drizzle and devour.
Spoon or drizzle the BBQ ranch dressing all over the top. Toss if you like or serve as-is for that classic Cobb salad look.
Notes
• Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread on the side for a little crunch
• Top with crispy fried onions for texture overload
• Add black beans for a southwestern twist
• Perfect cold lunch for hot summer days or post-BBQ leftovers
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~480 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 10 minutes
- Protein: ~30g